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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
113
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 40 27 29 17 113
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 31 33 26 120

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Wizards 120-113. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Wizards owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.