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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
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Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
121
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 27 30 29 114
Washington WizardsWizards 29 36 28 28 121

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards outlasted the Pistons 121-114. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · 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.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.