Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
125
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT1 | OT2 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 34 | 19 | 27 | 11 | 15 | 129 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 26 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 11 | 11 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 129-125 in double overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Wizards answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.