Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 20 | 32 | 23 | 43 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 21 | 34 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Celtics downed the Pistons 118-105. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.