Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
82
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 24 | 17 | 17 | 82 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 97-82. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.