Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 100 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Pistons 117-100. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.