Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 28 | 21 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 113-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.