Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
105
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 105 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Bulls 112-105. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.