Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Lakers 108-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.