Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 35 | 18 | 36 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 29 | 39 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Celtics 122-112. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.