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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
112
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 31 25 28 107
Washington WizardsWizards 25 29 23 35 112

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 112-107. Wizards' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.