Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 19 | 30 | 16 | 91 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 27 | 19 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Celtics 114-91. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.