Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 31 | 32 | 38 | 125 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 23 | 27 | 13 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Lakers 125-99. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.