Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 21 | 21 | 32 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 108-103. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.