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Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry Cold
Washington WizardsWizards
105
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 37 25 35 123
Washington WizardsWizards 22 21 26 36 105

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the Wizards 123-105. The Wizards had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.