Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 21 | 18 | 21 | 35 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Celtics survived the Pistons 95-92. Ugly basketball, but the Celtics did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Celtics per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Celtics · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.