Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
121
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 27 | 19 | 20 | 96 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 26 | 34 | 34 | 121 |
After Action Report
The Bulls buried the Pistons 121-96. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.