Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 32 | 37 | 27 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 39 | 30 | 30 | 34 | 133 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards took care of the Pistons 133-121. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.