Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
131
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 30 | 30 | 39 | 131 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Bulls held off the Pistons 131-123. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.