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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 24 32 24 38 118
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 26 31 22 112

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Bulls edged the Pistons 118-112. Bulls' offense had its way with the Pistons. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • 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 · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.