"Teamwork"

Luke 23:6 When Pilate heard this, he asked whether the man was a Galilean. 7 And when he learned that he belonged to Herod's jurisdiction, he sent him over to Herod, who was himself in Jerusalem at that time. 8 When Herod saw Jesus, he was very glad, for he had long desired to see him, because he had heard about him, and he was hoping to see some sign done by him. 9 So he questioned him at some length, but he made no answer. 10 The chief priests and the scribes stood by, vehemently accusing him. 11 And Herod with his soldiers treated him with contempt and mocked him. Then, arraying him in splendid clothing, he sent him back to Pilate. 12 And Herod and Pilate became friends with each other that very day, for before this they had been at enmity with each other.

The Jewish leaders had brought Jesus to Pilate to seek a legal conviction and sentence, but Pilate found no reason for one.  But he was more than willing to jump on the bandwagon and mock Jesus, a Jew. He also offered Herod a part in the fun.  But then the Jews demanded more than Pilate had gambled on, demanding Jesus' death. Pilate was hesitant to join with them, but, to be a good "team  player," ended up doing so.  The crowds seemed more than happy to join in, cheering for their team... and against Jesus. One exception to this teamwork was the one criminal, who refused to join in the mocking with his cohort, and instead asked for forgiveness.  Finally, the torture and the cross did their one-two punch and Jesus died.  Following His death some friends and some women joined together, as a team, to make sure Jesus received a respectful burial.