Wed Oct 27, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Boston CelticsCeltics
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 36 | 33 | 24 | 123 |
| Boston CelticsCeltics | 33 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Celtics 123-119. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; Celtics' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.