Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 27 | 28 | 33 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 21 | 27 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Wizards stunned the Pistons 114-104. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.