Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 36 | 29 | 24 | 113 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 18 | 31 | 17 | 34 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Wizards 113-100. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.