Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
96
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 102 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Boston, the Pistons outlasted the Celtics 102-96. Lineup balance gave the Pistons a clear synergy edge. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. 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 · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Celtics · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.