Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 23 | 26 | 31 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 28 | 22 | 32 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Lakers 116-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.