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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
150
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Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
147
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 29 43 30 34 14 150
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 37 37 32 11 147

After Action Report

In Detroit, the Bulls survived the Pistons 150-147 in overtime. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. 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.
  • 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 · 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.