Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
92
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 37 | 25 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Celtics 114-92. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.