Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 30 | 12 | 93 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 24 | 38 | 21 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Pistons 112-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.