Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
74
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 6 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 74 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Celtics 97-74. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.