Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 30 | 18 | 26 | 103 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 25 | 31 | 24 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls snuck past the Pistons 106-103. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.