Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
118
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 37 | 25 | 29 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 14 | 33 | 25 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Lakers pulled away from the Pistons 118-103. The Lakers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Lakers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Lakers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.