Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 20 | 29 | 13 | 90 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 22 | 25 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Pistons 98-90. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; shots just aren't falling for the Pistons lately. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.