Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 28 | 38 | 19 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 36 | 28 | 28 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Pistons 121-119. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.