Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
119
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 28 | 32 | 25 | 34 | 119 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 38 | 36 | 29 | 136 |
After Action Report
The Pistons shocked the Lakers 136-119. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Lakers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Lakers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.