Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
120
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Lakers survived the Pistons 120-118. Lakers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Lakers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Lakers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.