Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
96
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 42 | 17 | 24 | 39 | 122 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 35 | 20 | 20 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pistons rolled past the Bulls 122-96. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. Whispers of a Bulls locker-room rift aren't helping. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · 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.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.