Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 16 | 24 | 23 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 21 | 29 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons demolished the Bulls 111-84. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons sent shots into the fifth row all night; the Pistons ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.