Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 25 | 23 | 42 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 101 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics took care of the Pistons 120-101. Celtics controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
