Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 94 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers edged the Pistons 102-94. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
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.