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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
82
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 24 7 20 31 82
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 31 25 29 108

After Action Report

The Pistons buried the Wizards 108-82. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.