Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
95
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 20 | 26 | 21 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 18 | 32 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Wizards 99-95. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.