Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 21 | 25 | 32 | 30 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Pistons shocked the Lakers 109-108. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.