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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.