Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
138
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 24 | 31 | 23 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 35 | 36 | 33 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards ran roughshod over the Pistons 138-101. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.