Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
86
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 11 | 25 | 28 | 22 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Bulls 114-86. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.