Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 17 | 22 | 89 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers handled the Pistons 102-89. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Lakers. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.