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Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Los Angeles LakersLakers 29 29 28 33 119
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 28 30 30 114

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 119-114. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.

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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.