Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 32 | 28 | 27 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 35 | 14 | 31 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pistons downed the Bulls 113-102. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.