Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
90
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 22 | 22 | 28 | 97 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 29 | 26 | 16 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Wizards 97-90. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.