Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 35 | 26 | 26 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards outlasted the Pistons 119-108. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.