Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 117 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 36 | 25 | 22 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 117-113. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.