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Wed Dec 22, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
110
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Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 31 29 34 16 110
Detroit PistonsPistons 24 28 25 34 111

After Action Report

The Pistons survived the Bulls 111-110. Pistons' offense had its way with the Bulls. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • 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.