Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
106
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Wizards 118-106. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; the Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.