Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 32 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 18 | 35 | 31 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards handled the Pistons 120-109. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.