Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 122 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Pistons 122-117. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.