Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 22 | 25 | 28 | 33 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 28 | 35 | 28 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 113-108. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.