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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
115
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 32 22 28 33 115
Detroit PistonsPistons 35 18 19 32 104

After Action Report

The Bulls downed the Pistons 115-104. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.