Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
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Chemistry
Hot
Los Angeles LakersLakers
133
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 32 | 18 | 24 | 108 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 37 | 31 | 29 | 133 |
After Action Report
The Lakers demolished the Pistons 133-108. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.