Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 27 | 15 | 20 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Wizards 115-97. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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 · 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.