Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 30 | 24 | 108 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons took care of the Wizards 108-98. Pistons' offense had its way with the Wizards. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.