Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 27 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Celtics 122-114. The Celtics had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Celtics owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Celtics' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
