Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 20 | 21 | 15 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 8 | 26 | 32 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 91-90. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Celtics' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.