Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 15 | 106 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 6 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 106-97 in overtime. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.