Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
96
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Detroit PistonsPistons
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 17 | 27 | 22 | 30 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 34 | 24 | 22 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Wizards 114-96. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.