Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 22 | 26 | 20 | 95 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 18 | 24 | 20 | 32 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 95-94. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.