Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 24 | 31 | 20 | 96 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 23 | 36 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Bulls rolled past the Trail Blazers 118-96. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.