Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 32 | 34 | 26 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 22 | 32 | 31 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics outlasted the Pistons 125-106. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.