Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 23 | 33 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 18 | 17 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Pistons 110-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.