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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
away
Chemistry Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 29 28 26 34 117
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 35 19 21 28 103

After Action Report

The Bulls outlasted the Trail Blazers 117-103. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; the Bulls carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.