Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
129
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 31 | 28 | 32 | 38 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 39 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Lakers snuck past the Pistons 129-128. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Lakers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
