Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
139
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 41 | 39 | 31 | 139 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 35 | 31 | 35 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 139-129. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.