Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 13 | 36 | 31 | 29 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons knocked off the Wizards 111-109. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.