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Sat Jan 22, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
133
away
Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 31 38 28 36 133
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 25 24 26 105

After Action Report

The Bulls ran roughshod over the Pistons 133-105. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
  • 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.