Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
86
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 86 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Wizards 114-86. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.