Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
100
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 27 | 31 | 23 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 22 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 104-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.