Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
131
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 96 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 32 | 34 | 27 | 38 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Celtics rolled past the Pistons 131-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Celtics cashed in. Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.