Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers pulled away from the Pistons 105-89. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.