Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 34 | 29 | 36 | 127 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards fended off the Pistons 127-119. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Shots just aren't falling for the Wizards lately; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.