Wed Dec 29, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Washington WizardsWizards
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 31 | 25 | 31 | 8 | 125 |
| Washington WizardsWizards | 35 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 11 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Wizards snuck past the Pistons 128-125 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Wizards cashed in. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.