Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 36 | 40 | 23 | 130 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards fended off the Pistons 130-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.