Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 30 | 23 | 25 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons blew the doors off the Celtics 123-101. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Celtics utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.