Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 33 | 25 | 29 | 11 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 30 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 12 | 122 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 122-121 in overtime. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Wizards. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.