Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 34 | 29 | 120 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 33 | 23 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Wizards 120-103. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.