Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 30 | 8 | 26 | 84 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 21 | 25 | 31 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Pistons 95-84. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.