Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 92 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 26 | 19 | 23 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Wizards 92-88. The Wizards couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.