Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
81
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 19 | 23 | 14 | 81 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 33 | 32 | 25 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bulls blew the doors off the Pistons 116-81. Every possession went the Bulls way. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.