Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 29 | 35 | 32 | 129 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 129-127. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.