Thu Oct 21, 2004 · 7:30 PM
· Preseason
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 33 | 23 | 26 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons snuck past the Wizards 119-116. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.