Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 17 | 22 | 34 | 104 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Bulls 104-99. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.