Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 34 | 26 | 22 | 31 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 27 | 29 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 114-113. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.