Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 28 | 23 | 31 | 101 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls squeaked past the Pistons 101-100. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.