Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
88
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Lakers 98-88. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Lakers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.