Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
121
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Pistons 121-116. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.