Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 29 | 24 | 23 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 27 | 33 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Wizards 122-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.