Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 40 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 124 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 27 | 38 | 33 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Pistons 124-116. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.