Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 115 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 18 | 31 | 28 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Pistons 115-107. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.