Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
134
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 31 | 39 | 34 | 134 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 37 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 132 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons snuck past the Lakers 134-132. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.