Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 36 | 30 | 27 | 116 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Wizards 116-100. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.