Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 29 | 31 | 26 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Lakers 121-98. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.