Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
107
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 29 | 29 | 17 | 107 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 27 | 32 | 39 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Bulls 128-107. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.