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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
79
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 18 14 18 29 79
Detroit PistonsPistons 31 25 23 14 93

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Bulls 93-79. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons are in a full-on tailspin; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
  • 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.