Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 36 | 27 | 34 | 23 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 20 | 28 | 30 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Bulls demolished the Pistons 120-100. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.