Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 16 | 28 | 22 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 31 | 32 | 25 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Lakers 123-97. The Lakers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · 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.