Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
81
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Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
102
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 13 | 19 | 22 | 81 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 28 | 23 | 29 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bulls buried the Trail Blazers 102-81. Bulls torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Bulls. Garbage time started early.
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 · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.