Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
144
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 47 | 37 | 144 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 33 | 30 | 23 | 42 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Lakers 144-128. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.