Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
119
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 124 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 33 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 124-119. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.