Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 19 | 38 | 27 | 110 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 32 | 23 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics snuck past the Pistons 110-107. Celtics torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.