Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 26 | 33 | 28 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 28 | 20 | 22 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Celtics demolished the Pistons 114-86. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.