Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Pistons 108-100. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.