Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 35 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Celtics 116-106. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.