Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 18 | 36 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Celtics 108-102. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.