Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
127
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 41 | 26 | 23 | 37 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Pistons 127-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · 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.
