Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 35 | 41 | 19 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Bulls blew the doors off the Pistons 125-102. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.