Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 19 | 25 | 26 | 101 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 23 | 33 | 31 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Pistons 114-101. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.