Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 34 | 28 | 23 | 32 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 33 | 30 | 34 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 120-117. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.