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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
122
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 22 30 38 27 117
Los Angeles LakersLakers 39 29 38 16 122

After Action Report

The Lakers snuck past the Pistons 122-117. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • 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.