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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
115
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Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 31 27 31 26 115
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 25 26 28 109

After Action Report

The Wizards outlasted the Pistons 115-109. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. The Wizards ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Wizards' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • 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.