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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
93
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Boston CelticsCeltics 20 18 19 36 93
Detroit PistonsPistons 25 24 30 30 109

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the Celtics 109-93. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.