Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
86
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 21 | 31 | 26 | 19 | 97 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 86 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Pistons 97-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.