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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
115
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 28 30 29 116
Los Angeles LakersLakers 31 29 31 24 115

After Action Report

In Los Angeles, the Pistons snuck past the Lakers 116-115. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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.