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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
116
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 26 22 25 30 13 116
Detroit PistonsPistons 18 25 36 24 8 111

After Action Report

The Bulls survived the Pistons 116-111 in overtime. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.