Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
93
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 93 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 20 | 36 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Wizards 106-93. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.