Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
122
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 34 | 29 | 29 | 117 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards snuck past the Pistons 122-117. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.