Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 25 | 34 | 28 | 107 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 31 | 33 | 28 | 124 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 124-107. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Celtics carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.