Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 33 | 26 | 29 | 118 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 35 | 30 | 33 | 27 | 125 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Lakers outlasted the Pistons 125-118. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.