Lakers (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 16 | 23 | 26 | 13 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 16 | 33 | 22 | 11 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Pistons 108-106 in overtime. The Lakers' lockdown unit choked off Pistons' offense. Second-chance points piled up for the Lakers; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.