Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 24 | 32 | 29 | 121 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 31 | 25 | 24 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons handled the Wizards 121-105. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.