Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 101 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 16 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Trail Blazers 101-99. The Bulls won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.