Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
103
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 30 | 22 | 31 | 20 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 22 | 27 | 37 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Lakers 106-103. Pistons torched the Lakers on the offensive end. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.