Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 110 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 37 | 28 | 32 | 26 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards downed the Pistons 123-110. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.