Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 23 | 26 | 35 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 20 | 29 | 25 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Wizards outlasted the Pistons 113-102. Wizards torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Wizards stayed locked in. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. 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 · 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.