Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
154
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 35 | 37 | 45 | 154 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 30 | 30 | 17 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons blew the doors off the Celtics 154-109. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.