Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 113 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 23 | 36 | 32 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics held off the Pistons 121-113. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.