Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 37 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Pistons 123-117. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep.
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.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.