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.