Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 29 | 24 | 37 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Wizards 123-116. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.