Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 33 | 23 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 36 | 23 | 27 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons fended off the Lakers 111-102. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.