Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
126
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 36 | 34 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Bulls took care of the Pistons 126-109. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. 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. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · 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.