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Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry Cold
Chicago BullsBulls
123
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 31 13 23 96
Chicago BullsBulls 30 33 28 32 123

After Action Report

The Bulls blew the doors off the Pistons 123-96. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It broke open after the break.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.