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Mon Jan 3, 2005 · 8:30 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
135
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 21 23 31 99
Chicago BullsBulls 27 36 41 31 135

After Action Report

In Chicago, the Bulls buried the Pistons 135-99. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Bulls' stars took over and bent the game to their will. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Bulls · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.