Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 90 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 27 | 23 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bulls rolled past the Pistons 116-90. Bulls' starting five clicked while the Pistons looked disjointed. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.