Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
108
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 24 | 35 | 24 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Wizards pulled away from the Pistons 108-95. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.