Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 22 | 29 | 111 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 123-111. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.