Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 35 | 28 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 117-115. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.