Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 36 | 32 | 126 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 36 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 126-123. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Wizards' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.