Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 37 | 30 | 36 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards handled the Pistons 123-112. Wizards' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.