Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
83
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 17 | 25 | 13 | 83 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Pistons 111-83. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.