Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
94
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 38 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 34 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Celtics 119-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.