Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
86
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 12 | 23 | 23 | 86 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons outlasted the Bulls 95-86. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.