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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
141
away
Chemistry Elite
Washington WizardsWizards
137
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 37 32 24 29 19 141
Washington WizardsWizards 26 38 27 31 15 137

After Action Report

The Pistons snuck past the Wizards 141-137 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.
  • Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.