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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
92
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 21 26 32 19 98
Detroit PistonsPistons 20 28 24 20 92

After Action Report

The Bulls held off the Pistons 98-92. Bulls torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.