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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
133
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 35 29 33 36 133
Detroit PistonsPistons 22 23 30 27 102

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Wizards rolled past the Pistons 133-102. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. It was over by halftime.

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.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.