Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 27 | 20 | 26 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons handled the Celtics 123-104. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.