Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
74
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 23 | 20 | 13 | 74 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 23 | 26 | 21 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards buried the Pistons 99-74. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.