Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 32 | 19 | 22 | 103 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 34 | 19 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 106-103. Lakers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. 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.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.