Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 95 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 40 | 25 | 29 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls demolished the Pistons 123-95. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.