Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics edged the Pistons 108-102. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics steamroller is in full effect right now. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.