Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 33 | 28 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Bulls buried the Pistons 119-98. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
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.