Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 33 | 26 | 24 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 21 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Pistons 119-108. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Wizards' outside barrage was a constant threat; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. 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 · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.