Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 15 | 15 | 81 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Celtics 109-81. Pistons torched the Celtics on the offensive end. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.