Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 28 | 24 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Celtics edged the Pistons 100-94. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.