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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
135
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 32 32 33 38 135
Detroit PistonsPistons 32 27 36 34 129

After Action Report

The Bulls outlasted the Pistons 135-129. Bulls' offense had its way with the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • 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.