Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 19 | 40 | 16 | 14 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 12 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics snuck past the Pistons 123-121 in overtime. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.