Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Pistons 117-86. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.