Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 28 | 35 | 30 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 32 | 34 | 24 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Lakers fended off the Pistons 129-120. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.