Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
88
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 97-88. The Celtics couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.