Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 124 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 26 | 33 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Wizards 124-118. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.