Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 19 | 25 | 21 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 21 | 28 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Lakers 101-89. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Lakers couldn't shake the cold spell. Tonight's Lakers utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.