Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 27 | 33 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Pistons 120-98. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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 · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.