Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 132 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 24 | 35 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards handled the Pistons 132-120. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.