Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 32 | 28 | 34 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 39 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 123-118. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.