Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
94
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 94 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 36 | 19 | 24 | 20 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Bulls 99-94. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.