Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 32 | 36 | 28 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 17 | 30 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Pistons blew the doors off the Wizards 125-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.