Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 17 | 23 | 29 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Wizards 98-89. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.