Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
132
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 42 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 6 | 132 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 31 | 34 | 28 | 12 | 138 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Wizards 138-132 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.