Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 38 | 16 | 23 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Bulls edged the Trail Blazers 116-109. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.