Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
121
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Chemistry
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Detroit PistonsPistons
120
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Chemistry
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 30 | 39 | 26 | 121 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 24 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 121-120. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.