Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
110
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 18 | 36 | 28 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 25 | 20 | 30 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards took care of the Pistons 110-99. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.