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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington WizardsWizards | 21 | 27 | 22 | 31 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 8 | 29 | 25 | 37 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Wizards survived the Pistons 101-99. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.