Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 24 | 31 | 26 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Trail Blazers 112-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.