Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
89
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 22 | 16 | 24 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 26 | 31 | 19 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Bulls 107-89. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.