Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 24 | 34 | 28 | 109 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 30 | 26 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Lakers 109-106. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Pistons; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.