Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 37 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 13 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 12 | 129 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards survived the Pistons 130-129 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.