Fri Feb 25, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 30 | 35 | 27 | 122 |
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 122-121. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Lakers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.