Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 21 | 27 | 24 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Wizards 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.