Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 94 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Wizards blew the doors off the Pistons 117-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; 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. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.