Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 27 | 31 | 26 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Pistons 115-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.