Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 20 | 30 | 23 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Lakers 103-98. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.