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Wed Apr 6, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 25 37 30 27 119
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 26 32 27 116

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Wizards snuck past the Pistons 119-116. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.