Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 116 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Pistons 118-116. Lakers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Lakers. 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.