Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 16 | 29 | 22 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 35 | 33 | 38 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons demolished the Lakers 136-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.