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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
134
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 34 25 26 30 10 9 134
Detroit PistonsPistons 34 20 30 31 10 6 131

After Action Report

The Wizards snuck past the Pistons 134-131 in double overtime. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.