Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 22 | 25 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 104-98. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. Fresh off a statement win, the Celtics stayed locked in; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.