Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 24 | 33 | 31 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 34 | 32 | 24 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Lakers 117-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; second-chance points piled up for the Lakers. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.