Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 30 | 25 | 102 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 33 | 34 | 27 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers downed the Pistons 114-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell; Lakers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.