Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
102
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 35 | 23 | 32 | 114 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 32 | 16 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Trail Blazers handled the Bulls 114-102. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.