Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 32 | 37 | 32 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards outlasted the Pistons 133-125. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.