Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
123
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 35 | 29 | 30 | 18 | 12 | 124 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 34 | 21 | 25 | 11 | 123 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bulls 124-123 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.