Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 27 | 31 | 27 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 39 | 24 | 25 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Pistons 120-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.