Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 36 | 26 | 27 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 37 | 18 | 27 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Celtics 122-106. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.