Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 21 | 25 | 34 | 100 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Pistons 114-100. Lakers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.