Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 23 | 20 | 28 | 94 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Pistons 117-94. Wizards' offense had its way with the Pistons. Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
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.