Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 20 | 27 | 17 | 21 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Bulls 122-85. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.