Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
130
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
140
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 43 | 33 | 26 | 28 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 38 | 36 | 31 | 140 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Wizards 140-130. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.