Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 26 | 34 | 35 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 36 | 26 | 20 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Bulls edged the Pistons 118-111. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; 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 · 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.