Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 29 | 19 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 31 | 26 | 14 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bulls 102-97. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.