Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 110 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 18 | 29 | 32 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Lakers 110-104. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.