Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
78
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 16 | 23 | 11 | 78 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 27 | 19 | 17 | 88 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons downed the Wizards 88-78. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.