Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
105
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 21 | 23 | 27 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls held off the Pistons 105-97. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.