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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
112
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 35 26 23 111
Chicago BullsBulls 35 31 24 22 112

After Action Report

The Bulls squeaked past the Pistons 112-111. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.