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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
108
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 32 25 31 20 108
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 22 19 30 100

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Wizards outlasted the Pistons 108-100. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Wizards. The Wizards carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Wizards' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Wizards bench chemistry carried them. The Wizards rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Wizards · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.