Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 28 | 31 | 26 | 34 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 32 | 27 | 24 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 119-115. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.