Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 10 | 26 | 24 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 30 | 19 | 26 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Wizards 98-88. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.