Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 27 | 33 | 19 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Lakers held off the Pistons 109-102. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Lakers cashed in. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Lakers' defenders refused to give up clean looks.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.