Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 28 | 28 | 21 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 35 | 34 | 24 | 122 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls outlasted the Pistons 122-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.