Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 21 | 28 | 29 | 104 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 33 | 31 | 18 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Los Angeles, the Lakers snuck past the Pistons 106-104. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.