Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 24 | 29 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 33 | 23 | 114 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons survived the Celtics 114-110. Pistons' offense had its way with the Celtics. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.