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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 30 28 27 116
Chicago BullsBulls 23 19 27 28 97

After Action Report

The Pistons downed the Bulls 116-97. Every possession went the Pistons way. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.