Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 33 | 25 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 30 | 27 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Lakers outlasted the Pistons 117-105. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.