Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons rolled past the Celtics 117-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.