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Tue Feb 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
106
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 26 28 26 111
Washington WizardsWizards 29 31 27 19 106

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Wizards 111-106. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Wizards utilization choices clashed with the team identity.

What tipped it

  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.