Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 26 | 36 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons upended the Celtics 119-115. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.