Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 27 | 22 | 33 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 33 | 35 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Celtics 128-106. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.