Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 32 | 23 | 23 | 101 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 29 | 20 | 28 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers pulled away from the Pistons 111-101. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.