Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
95
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 17 | 27 | 23 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 19 | 28 | 13 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Lakers edged the Pistons 95-87. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.