Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 18 | 31 | 30 | 109 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 24 | 32 | 35 | 48 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Pistons 139-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.