Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 27 | 26 | 31 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 117-115. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.