Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
Chemistry
Elite
Los Angeles LakersLakers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 88 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Pistons 94-88. The Lakers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Lakers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.