Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 30 | 21 | 23 | 106 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 106-101. Lakers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.