Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Washington WizardsWizards
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 23 | 30 | 11 | 123 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 34 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 16 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Washington, the Wizards survived the Pistons 128-123 in overtime. Wizards' scorers couldn't be contained. The Wizards came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Wizards locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.