Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 40 | 27 | 29 | 17 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 31 | 33 | 26 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Wizards 120-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.