Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
106
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 27 | 29 | 22 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 30 | 28 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Bulls survived the Trail Blazers 106-102. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.