Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 23 | 32 | 33 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Pistons 117-113. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.