Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 32 | 36 | 29 | 126 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 127 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics survived the Pistons 127-126. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.