Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 108-107. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.