Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 116-114. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · 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.