Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 30 | 19 | 26 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 11 | 31 | 35 | 20 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 97-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.