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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 30 28 25 112
Los Angeles LakersLakers 22 28 25 24 99

After Action Report

The Pistons pulled away from the Lakers 112-99. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.