Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Trail Blazers downed the Bulls 113-96. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
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.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.