Sun Jan 2, 2005 · 7:00 PM
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 29 | 27 | 33 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 28 | 33 | 31 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Celtics 122-115. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.