Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
91
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 31 | 29 | 15 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 13 | 22 | 39 | 91 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Celtics 100-91. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.