Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 20 | 38 | 42 | 120 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 37 | 32 | 27 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Pistons 127-120. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.