Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
110
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
111
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 16 | 33 | 29 | 110 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 111 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls survived the Trail Blazers 111-110. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss; shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.