Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
104
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 20 | 27 | 31 | 104 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 31 | 23 | 32 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 107-104. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.