Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 23 | 31 | 28 | 105 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Pistons 115-105. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · 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.