Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 17 | 27 | 27 | 92 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Wizards 96-92. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.