Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 111 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Lakers 112-111. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
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.