Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
78
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
143
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 23 | 27 | 10 | 18 | 78 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 41 | 39 | 30 | 33 | 143 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Lakers 143-78. Pistons' offense had its way with the Lakers. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; Lakers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Lakers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Lakers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.