Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 24 | 18 | 27 | 94 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 27 | 26 | 33 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Pistons 111-94. Every possession went the Wizards way. Wizards' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.