Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
112
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 26 | 20 | 37 | 104 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 35 | 32 | 27 | 18 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Pistons 112-104. Celtics' scorers couldn't be contained. Celtics' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Celtics. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.