Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 23 | 30 | 19 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 29 | 35 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Pistons ran roughshod over the Bulls 117-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls are in a full-on tailspin. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.