Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 30 | 21 | 20 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 17 | 19 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards held off the Pistons 98-90. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.