Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 31 | 27 | 26 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Pistons 111-102. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.