Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 20 | 24 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 16 | 34 | 18 | 28 | 96 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons survived the Celtics 97-96. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.