Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 23 | 35 | 18 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 30 | 33 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Celtics 116-109. Every possession went the Pistons way. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.