Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 30 | 26 | 22 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 105-101. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. The Lakers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.