Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 30 | 26 | 33 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics downed the Pistons 121-108. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.