Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
107
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 28 | 22 | 24 | 97 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Pistons 107-97. Every possession went the Wizards way. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.