Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 22 | 27 | 101 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 26 | 28 | 31 | 23 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics outlasted the Pistons 108-101. The breakneck pace played right into Celtics' hands. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Celtics rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.