Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
142
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
145
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 28 | 27 | 41 | 13 | 142 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 16 | 145 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 145-142 in overtime. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.