Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 27 | 33 | 22 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 33 | 32 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Lakers 122-107. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.