Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 23 | 16 | 29 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 29 | 24 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons snuck past the Wizards 102-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.