Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 31 | 24 | 32 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 25 | 35 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Celtics 116-114. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.