Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 26 | 21 | 32 | 108 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 33 | 38 | 26 | 124 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Bulls 124-108. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Bulls. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.