Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Washington WizardsWizards
148
away
Detroit PistonsPistons
140
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 40 | 36 | 40 | 148 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 32 | 34 | 41 | 140 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards held off the Pistons 148-140. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.