Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
124
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 87 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Bulls buried the Pistons 124-87. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Never a doubt in this one.
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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.