Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 33 | 26 | 36 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 32 | 33 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics held off the Pistons 122-116. The Celtics got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.