Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 23 | 27 | 21 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 25 | 20 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Pistons 101-100. Wizards' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.