Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 20 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 30 | 28 | 34 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons blew the doors off the Lakers 118-88. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.