Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 32 | 19 | 29 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Lakers 120-109. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.