Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons rolled past the Celtics 122-97. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
