Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 28 | 32 | 27 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics downed the Pistons 117-98. Every possession went the Celtics way. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.