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Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
130
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 31 | 35 | 26 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Pistons 130-122. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.