Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 39 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 33 | 24 | 24 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Pistons 117-104. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.