Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
84
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 14 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 84 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Lakers 112-84. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.