Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 34 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 124-120. The tempo dragged the Lakers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.