Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 18 | 30 | 30 | 8 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 26 | 32 | 29 | 10 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 119-117 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.