Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Lakers 114-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.