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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
121
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Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 26 30 39 26 121
Detroit PistonsPistons 34 24 31 31 120

After Action Report

The Wizards squeaked past the Pistons 121-120. The Wizards got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Wizards' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Wizards. Wizards' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

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.
  • Wizards · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Wizards · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Wizards · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.