Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
92
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 29 | 22 | 24 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 30 | 26 | 15 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Pistons snuck past the Wizards 96-92. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Whispers of a Wizards locker-room rift aren't helping. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.