Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 14 | 26 | 28 | 86 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 87-86. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.