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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 17 36 28 27 108
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 26 21 33 106

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 108-106. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.