Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
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Washington WizardsWizards
125
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 23 | 34 | 29 | 122 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 31 | 29 | 28 | 37 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards survived the Pistons 125-122. Wizards controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Wizards looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.