Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 18 | 26 | 20 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Lakers ran roughshod over the Pistons 117-89. Lakers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.