Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
72
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 72 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 36 | 37 | 30 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Celtics 133-72. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.