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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
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Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
113
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 21 19 35 106
Washington WizardsWizards 31 29 26 27 113

After Action Report

The Wizards shocked the Pistons 113-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. On paper this one shouldn't have been close — basketball had other ideas.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.