Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 35 | 37 | 22 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 22 | 26 | 29 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Pistons 114-100. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.