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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 29 31 26 24 7 117
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 27 24 30 12 122

After Action Report

The Pistons snuck past the Wizards 122-117 in overtime. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · 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.