Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
83
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 21 | 25 | 18 | 83 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Lakers 114-83. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.