Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 31 | 31 | 35 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons edged the Lakers 122-116. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.