Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 98 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 36 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 114-98. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · 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.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.