Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 30 | 40 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Celtics 121-112. Pistons torched the Celtics on the offensive end. 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.
What tipped it
- 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.