Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 35 | 35 | 127 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 33 | 30 | 26 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Lakers 127-125. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.