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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
112
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Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 27 35 25 25 112
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 19 29 31 106

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Wizards edged the Pistons 112-106. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Wizards per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.