Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 19 | 17 | 26 | 87 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 19 | 31 | 25 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Wizards 96-87. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.