Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 23 | 25 | 33 | 38 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 115 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 119-115. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.