Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 31 | 36 | 25 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 25 | 26 | 28 | 31 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons outlasted the Celtics 122-110. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.