Wednesday, March 14, 2012

Pistons topple Lakers in OT

Mark Aguirre scored 25 points and took control in the finalminutes as the Detroit Pistons outscored the host Los Angeles Lakers11-0 in overtime to win 108-97 Friday night in a rematch of lastseason's NBA finalists.

The Pistons outscored the Lakers 19-2 after trailing 93-89 with3:22 left. Aguirre scored eight of the Pistons' next 10 points togive them a 97-95 lead with 25 seconds left before A.C. Green's twofree throws with seven seconds left forced the overtime.

Aguirre scored the first four points in overtime and Los Angeleswas unable to score in the five-minute extra period.

Joe Dumars led Detroit with 26 points. Magic Johnson scored 28for the Lakers, …

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