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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.