Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 23 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 37 | 25 | 39 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Bulls 126-118. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- 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.