Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 33 | 22 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Celtics 117-105. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.