Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 22 | 31 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics handled the Pistons 111-97. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.