Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 40 | 35 | 41 | 16 | 132 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 23 | 38 | 16 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Wizards rolled past the Pistons 132-97. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Wizards played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Wizards' 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. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.