Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 24 | 30 | 21 | 24 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 104-99. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.