Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 28 | 33 | 27 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 30 | 26 | 32 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls squeaked past the Trail Blazers 113-112. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.