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Fri Jan 7, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
117
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 15 26 25 28 94
Boston CelticsCeltics 24 24 45 24 117

After Action Report

The Celtics ran roughshod over the Pistons 117-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. The Celtics carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Celtics · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.