Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 19 | 28 | 33 | 22 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 34 | 36 | 29 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Celtics 128-102. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.