Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 32 | 18 | 24 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Wizards 97-95. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Style points be damned.
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.