Hawks (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
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Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 34 | 21 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 22 | 32 | 34 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers edged the Pistons 117-108. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.