Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
109
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 22 | 32 | 28 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 26 | 22 | 28 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Trail Blazers 109-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.