Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 18 | 31 | 31 | 12 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 28 | 35 | 26 | 13 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 124-123 in overtime. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.