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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.