Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 23 | 31 | 26 | 114 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 114-113. Pistons torched the Wizards on the offensive end. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.