Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
98
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 23 | 23 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons survived the Lakers 100-98. The Lakers couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.