Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 33 | 30 | 35 | 126 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 32 | 30 | 22 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Lakers 126-119. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.