Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 91 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Celtics buried the Pistons 119-91. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.