Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
138
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 40 | 29 | 32 | 138 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 34 | 33 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Lakers 138-118. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Lakers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.