Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 98 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 104 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Bulls 104-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; the Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.