Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 108 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls snuck past the Trail Blazers 112-108. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.