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