Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 37 | 29 | 25 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 29 | 18 | 25 | 91 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Lakers ran roughshod over the Pistons 118-91. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.