Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
120
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 38 | 23 | 23 | 36 | 120 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 22 | 28 | 37 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Bulls survived the Pistons 120-117. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.