Thu Feb 10, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Los Angeles LakersLakers
107
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles LakersLakers | 27 | 19 | 26 | 35 | 107 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 31 | 21 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Lakers survived the Pistons 107-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Lakers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Lakers bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Lakers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.