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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.