Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 28 | 35 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 31 | 22 | 30 | 26 | 109 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons edged the Celtics 117-109. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.