Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
135
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 36 | 33 | 33 | 135 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 30 | 30 | 22 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons demolished the Celtics 135-107. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.