Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 20 | 36 | 33 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 27 | 34 | 26 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 115-113. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.