Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 34 | 31 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Celtics 123-120. The tempo dragged the Celtics into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.