Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 24 | 15 | 18 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Pistons 102-94. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.