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Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM · Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
130
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 26 34 37 33 130
Detroit PistonsPistons 37 33 30 28 128

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 130-128. Wizards' offense had its way with the Pistons. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.