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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.