Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 99 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 21 | 27 | 25 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 101-99. Every possession went the Lakers way. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.