Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
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Detroit PistonsPistons
108
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 25 | 33 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 112-108. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
