Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 86 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 22 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Pistons 98-86. Ugly basketball, but the Wizards did just enough. The Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.