Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 25 | 23 | 107 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 107-104. Every possession went the Pistons way. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.