Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
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Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 33 | 26 | 25 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 35 | 28 | 29 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Wizards 124-115. Pistons torched the Wizards on the offensive end. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.