Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 30 | 30 | 38 | 123 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 31 | 15 | 21 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Lakers 123-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
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.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.