Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
147
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 27 | 30 | 24 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 35 | 41 | 32 | 147 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Celtics 147-113. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.