Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
131
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 9 | 128 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 36 | 26 | 32 | 12 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls survived the Pistons 131-128 in overtime. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.