Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 35 | 22 | 26 | 112 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 24 | 34 | 31 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Pistons 116-112. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.