Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 97 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 29 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 111-97. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.