Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
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Chemistry
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Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 23 | 31 | 27 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 30 | 34 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics snuck past the Pistons 116-114. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.