Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 24 | 31 | 18 | 27 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics squeaked past the Pistons 100-99. Every possession went the Celtics way. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Celtics. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.