Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 17 | 30 | 26 | 27 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 12 | 38 | 31 | 20 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 101-100. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.