Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
126
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 29 | 31 | 33 | 126 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 23 | 29 | 38 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Bulls held off the Pistons 126-117. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · 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.