Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
144
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 30 | 20 | 27 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 37 | 35 | 41 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Celtics 144-109. Pistons' offense had its way with the Celtics. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.