Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 24 | 25 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 23 | 16 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Celtics 103-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.