Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 22 | 22 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Wizards took care of the Pistons 116-99. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.