Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 17 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Pistons 100-95. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.