Mon Apr 11, 2005 · 7:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
71
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 23 | 28 | 21 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 11 | 19 | 15 | 71 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Bulls 102-71. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Whispers of a Bulls locker-room rift aren't helping. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.