Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 35 | 28 | 25 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 27 | 29 | 36 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 118-117. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.