Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 33 | 32 | 26 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Lakers outlasted the Pistons 114-95. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Lakers' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Lakers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.