Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 112 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 97 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Pistons pulled away from the Lakers 112-97. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Pistons; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.