Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 32 | 28 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Wizards 112-104. The better team simply showed up tonight. 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.