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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
97
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 35 27 15 20 97
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 26 27 31 115

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Wizards 115-97. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Wizards' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.