Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 20 | 31 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Wizards 112-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.