Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 26 | 21 | 34 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 108-104. Every possession went the Pistons way. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.