Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
124
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 33 | 29 | 30 | 124 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 26 | 21 | 19 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Pistons rolled past the Bulls 124-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Pistons' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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.