Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
92
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 25 | 31 | 27 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 19 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 92 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pistons rolled past the Bulls 115-92. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.