Pistons rout Bulls in game 1

The Bulls bench had might as well stayed home. They gave the team absolutely nothing. The entire bench was 3-30. Ben Gordon was 2-9 with just 7 points and the Bulls shot 33% for the game as Detroit destroyed Chicago 95-69 at the Palace in game one of the best of seven series.

Detroit came into the game determined to match Chicago's energy, and for the most part they did! They out rebounded the bulls 46-38; however, the numbers were worse than that because during garbage time the Bulls closed the gap somewhat.

Early on, Detroit was getting all of the calls and that caused Ben Gordon to get two quick fouls and he never was the same after that.

For Detroit they have to feel good about the win. They know they sent a statement to Chicago, and that statement was, "You may have swept the world champs, but we are not Miami!"

For the Bulls, this has to hurt, but Skiles needs to tell them it's just one game. Our bench won't play that bad every game. We won't shoot 33% for the game, every game! We can work on the turnovers and we need to. We can defend the offensive boards better and we will.

Years ago, back in the 80's when the Lakers were 'showtime' and the Celtics had Bird and supporting company, I remember LA going into Boston for game 1 and the Celtics destroyed them. LA came back and won the series. That being said, I know we are not the Lakers of showtime era. All I am saying is it's not as dire as it seems. It's one game.

Detroit was lead by Hamilton and Billups with 20 each. Prince and Wallace added 13 each.

Deng had 18. Hinrich 15, and Wallace 9! You know we played bad when Ben Wallace was your third leading scorer.