Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
144
away
Chemistry
Cold
Los Angeles LakersLakers
148
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 33 | 39 | 13 | 144 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 39 | 20 | 41 | 17 | 148 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers survived the Pistons 148-144 in overtime. Lakers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.