Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 36 | 36 | 23 | 30 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 33 | 31 | 13 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Lakers blew the doors off the Pistons 125-105. The breakneck pace played right into Lakers' hands. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.