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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
home
Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 25 26 29 37 117
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 25 23 32 109

After Action Report

The Bulls edged the Pistons 117-109. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.