Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 33 | 29 | 28 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 19 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Wizards rolled past the Pistons 116-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.