Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
125
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Detroit PistonsPistons
119
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 32 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 125 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Lakers outlasted the Pistons 125-119. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.