Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 22 | 26 | 30 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 21 | 31 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bulls edged the Pistons 117-108. The breakneck pace played right into Bulls' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.