Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 30 | 35 | 119 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 17 | 23 | 40 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 119-110. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.