Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
138
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 34 | 31 | 122 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 39 | 34 | 32 | 138 |
After Action Report
The Celtics pulled away from the Pistons 138-122. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Celtics locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.