Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 37 | 27 | 24 | 32 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 35 | 40 | 27 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Wizards 126-120. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Wizards' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.