Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 19 | 31 | 31 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Pistons 113-111. Wizards torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.