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Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
121
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 22 34 31 34 121
Detroit PistonsPistons 41 19 30 26 116

After Action Report

The Lakers survived the Pistons 121-116. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

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.