Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
82
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 17 | 14 | 22 | 29 | 82 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 86-82. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.