Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 92 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 32 | 25 | 25 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Wizards buried the Pistons 114-92. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.