Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 25 | 29 | 21 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 101-97. The Celtics' lockdown unit choked off Pistons' offense. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.