Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 37 | 26 | 29 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards upended the Pistons 117-103. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Wizards bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.