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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 28 23 18 98
Chicago BullsBulls 34 35 33 26 128

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Bulls buried the Pistons 128-98. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Never a doubt in this one.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.