Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
123
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 30 | 29 | 39 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 20 | 31 | 22 | 106 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Bulls pulled away from the Pistons 123-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. 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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.