Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 36 | 23 | 29 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 28 | 27 | 18 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 114-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.