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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
102
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 20 27 25 30 102
Detroit PistonsPistons 33 32 28 25 118

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Bulls 118-102. Every possession went the Pistons way. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.