Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
95
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 25 | 20 | 23 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Bulls 115-95. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.