Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 32 | 27 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Pistons 128-99. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Pistons bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.