Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 28 | 31 | 25 | 113 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bulls 113-112. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.