Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 20 | 37 | 31 | 127 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 27 | 27 | 35 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Pistons edged the Wizards 127-119. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.