Jordan

Wizards Head Coach Eddie Jordan
On the game:
"We weren’t looking at history, we were looking at position by position tonight. Our guys really stepped it up for each other. They supported and protected each other, and we stayed disciplined when the Pistons brought the heat. Give credit to our guys for being resilient and picking themselves up after falling down after five straight losses. It was a very important learning process for us tonight."

On Gilbert Arenas:
"He was out there tonight with a bum knee playing defense and being the quarterback for us. That is as important to me as his scoring is; he is a leader on the floor. A guy that keeps up on the offensive set and continues to improve on his defense. His will to win is why the great ones are great."

Arenas

Wizards guard GIlbert Arenas
On the game:
"We got out to a real fast start and they came back like they usually do, but this time we fought with all of our energy. As a team we did great, nobody bowed down. Nobody thought we were going to win this game, but we got a group of guys who aren’t going to lie down for anyone.

"We got ahead of ourselves after we got that seven point lead, we remember in the past blowing leads to them, they’ve beat us plenty of times when we had big leads. The way Chucky came out and carried us in that third quarter, and from there, it was hard, but we did it."

Atkins

Wizards guard Chucky Atkins
On the game:
"We get into a rhythm, we got out on the fast break and I kept finding myself open. Once some shots start falling in and you’re a shooter things just keep going well for you."

On Gilbert Arenas:
"Gilbert Arenas is an All-Star. The guy has a tremendous amount of talent and he’s only 23 years old and he’s fearless."