Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 29 | 29 | 34 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Celtics 112-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.