Thu Oct 14, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Boston CelticsCeltics
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 29 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Celtics outlasted the Pistons 104-93. The Celtics won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Celtics; Celtics' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. 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.
- Celtics · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.