Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
78
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 78 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards handled the Pistons 97-78. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. Wizards' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.