Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Boston CelticsCeltics
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Celtics 117-115. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.