Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
80
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 18 | 23 | 19 | 20 | 80 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Bulls 97-80. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; the Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.