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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
89
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
131
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 29 21 21 18 89
Detroit PistonsPistons 36 34 25 36 131

After Action Report

The Pistons demolished the Wizards 131-89. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.