Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 20 | 27 | 40 | 118 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 126-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.