Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 100 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 23 | 17 | 33 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 100-98. Every possession went the Pistons way. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.