Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 29 | 25 | 34 | 121 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 121-118. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.