Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
132
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 36 | 32 | 33 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Celtics ran roughshod over the Pistons 132-101. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.