Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls held off the Trail Blazers 119-113. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.