Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 35 | 27 | 29 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics handled the Pistons 120-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Celtics; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.