Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
114
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 34 | 30 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 31 | 32 | 24 | 114 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Bulls 117-114. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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 · 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.