Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 23 | 34 | 18 | 99 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 29 | 23 | 35 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Celtics took care of the Pistons 115-99. Celtics' offense had its way with the Pistons. Celtics' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.