Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 98 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 16 | 25 | 22 | 37 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Pistons 100-98. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.