Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 22 | 20 | 29 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 42 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Lakers took care of the Pistons 111-97. Every possession went the Lakers way. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.