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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
93
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 30 28 25 106
Washington WizardsWizards 24 16 25 28 93

After Action Report

The Pistons took care of the Wizards 106-93. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.