Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
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Washington WizardsWizards
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 36 | 29 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 28 | 34 | 22 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Wizards 125-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.