Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 21 | 31 | 32 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Pistons 118-116. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.