Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 23 | 31 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Wizards 109-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.