Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
134
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 25 | 26 | 30 | 10 | 9 | 134 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 20 | 30 | 31 | 10 | 6 | 131 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Pistons 134-131 in double overtime. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.