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Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 28 | 22 | 27 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 21 | 34 | 28 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 107-106. Lakers' offense had its way with the Pistons. Fresh off a statement win, the Lakers stayed locked in; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Lakers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Lakers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.