Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 96 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards took care of the Pistons 114-96. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.