Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 36 | 28 | 29 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 35 | 19 | 27 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Bulls 117-102. Pistons torched the Bulls on the offensive end. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.