Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 30 | 16 | 93 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards fended off the Pistons 102-93. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.