Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
115
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
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Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 35 | 23 | 30 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 96 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Bulls pulled away from the Trail Blazers 115-96. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.