Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 24 | 23 | 28 | 103 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 15 | 23 | 30 | 18 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Wizards 103-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.