Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 28 | 31 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Celtics 118-106. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.