Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Celtics fended off the Pistons 105-98. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.