Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 18 | 33 | 111 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 112-111. Lakers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.