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Sat Feb 12, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Washington WizardsWizards
102
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Washington WizardsWizards 27 22 36 17 102
Detroit PistonsPistons 21 28 31 29 109

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Wizards 109-102. The tempo dragged the Wizards into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Wizards · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Wizards · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Wizards · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.