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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.