Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 25 | 32 | 27 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 41 | 31 | 8 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 109-104. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.