Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 25 | 31 | 26 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 20 | 31 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Pistons 102-98. Ugly basketball, but the Bulls did just enough. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.