Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
87
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
84
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 23 | 20 | 17 | 27 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 84 |
After Action Report
The Celtics snuck past the Pistons 87-84. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Celtics. The Celtics bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.