Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Lakers 102-99. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers pushed the pace until the other side broke. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.