Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 29 | 19 | 27 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 109-98. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.