Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 22 | 36 | 17 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Wizards 109-102. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.