Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
108
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 118 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 31 | 13 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Pistons took care of the Wizards 118-108. Pistons' offense had its way with the Wizards. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; shots just aren't falling for the Wizards lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.