Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
101
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 33 | 20 | 103 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 28 | 31 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 103-101. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Celtics' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Celtics' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.