Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
144
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 47 | 29 | 36 | 144 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 25 | 24 | 39 | 110 |
After Action Report
The Wizards ran roughshod over the Pistons 144-110. Wizards torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.