Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 33 | 29 | 26 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 20 | 38 | 32 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards snuck past the Pistons 116-115. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.