Sat Oct 23, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 30 | 23 | 34 | 112 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Pistons 112-105. Wizards' defense smothered the Pistons all night. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.