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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
102
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Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 29 24 21 28 102
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 21 26 31 111

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons fended off the Bulls 111-102. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.