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Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
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Chemistry Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 24 24 25 10 12 121
Los Angeles LakersLakers 25 20 25 29 10 9 118

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 121-118 in double overtime. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.