Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 30 | 23 | 30 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Celtics 120-111. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.