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