Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
130
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 29 | 25 | 39 | 23 | 14 | 130 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 12 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers squeaked past the Pistons 130-128 in overtime. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Lakers bent the defense out of shape from deep; the Pistons steamroller is in full effect right now. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.