Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
93
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
130
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 31 | 22 | 19 | 93 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 25 | 42 | 31 | 130 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Wizards 130-93. Pistons torched the Wizards on the offensive end. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. It broke open after the break.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.