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.