Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Washington WizardsWizards
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 42 | 21 | 26 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 29 | 32 | 22 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons stunned the Wizards 126-117. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Wizards; the Wizards sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Wizards · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.