Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 106 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 22 | 34 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 106-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.