Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 31 | 23 | 19 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls rolled past the Trail Blazers 120-97. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.