Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 25 | 26 | 28 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 100-99. The Wizards won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.