Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 25 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 35 | 39 | 17 | 123 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Lakers 123-102. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.