Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Lakers 127-125. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.