Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 97 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 26 | 31 | 24 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Lakers downed the Pistons 116-97. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.