Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
120
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 39 | 21 | 32 | 120 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 29 | 22 | 23 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pistons handled the Bulls 120-102. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.