Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 24 | 32 | 115 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 24 | 32 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 115-114. The better team simply showed up tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.