Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 27 | 17 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 97-95. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.