Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
101
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 26 | 30 | 23 | 22 | 101 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 23 | 35 | 22 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 104-101. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.