Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 23 | 30 | 37 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 31 | 27 | 35 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 121-114. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.