Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
117
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 27 | 32 | 32 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls snuck past the Trail Blazers 117-112. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Bulls came in with something to prove after a loss. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.