Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 27 | 24 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 24 | 26 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Pistons 101-99. Ugly basketball, but the Lakers did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.