Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 26 | 29 | 34 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 129 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Lakers 129-116. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.