Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
80
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 27 | 10 | 14 | 80 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 20 | 14 | 18 | 93 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers handled the Bulls 93-80. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. Shots just aren't falling for the Trail Blazers lately; Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. Tonight's Bulls utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.