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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Boston CelticsCeltics
91
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Celtics 109-91. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.