Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 33 | 29 | 29 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Wizards 113-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.