Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Bulls 117-102. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.