Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 21 | 25 | 32 | 105 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 31 | 26 | 27 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Wizards 105-103. Pistons' offense had its way with the Wizards. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.