Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 22 | 25 | 105 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 30 | 32 | 27 | 27 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics outlasted the Pistons 116-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Celtics sent shots into the fifth row all night. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.