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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
107
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 30 26 28 23 107
Detroit PistonsPistons 28 22 19 28 97

After Action Report

The Bulls pulled away from the Pistons 107-97. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.