Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 19 | 30 | 27 | 38 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Wizards outlasted the Pistons 114-106. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Wizards carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.