Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 12 | 37 | 99 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 20 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 105 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Wizards fended off the Pistons 105-99. The breakneck pace played right into Wizards' hands. The Wizards are in a full-on tailspin; the Wizards pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- 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.