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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 31 37 28 123
Boston CelticsCeltics 27 27 32 30 116

After Action Report

The Pistons edged the Celtics 123-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.