Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 22 | 33 | 30 | 115 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 116-115. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Celtics pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Celtics' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.