Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 26 | 45 | 24 | 116 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Pistons 118-116. Wizards torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.