Suns (
damnmydogisFAT) are the champions!
Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 34 | 25 | 31 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 33 | 37 | 16 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Lakers 122-114. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.