Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
94
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 21 | 16 | 23 | 88 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 15 | 26 | 31 | 22 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Wizards fended off the Pistons 94-88. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.