Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 18 | 19 | 31 | 38 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Wizards downed the Pistons 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; Wizards' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.