Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
139
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 40 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 139 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Bulls outlasted the Trail Blazers 139-128. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.