Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 27 | 35 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Pistons 112-97. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.