Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
139
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 23 | 36 | 26 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 38 | 36 | 29 | 36 | 139 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Pistons 139-111. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.