Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 24 | 34 | 32 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 15 | 38 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 117-112. Wizards torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.