Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Celtics 133-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Celtics looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.