Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 27 | 18 | 34 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 102-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Shots just aren't falling for the Celtics lately; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Celtics · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.