Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 23 | 36 | 25 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 25 | 23 | 32 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Bulls 117-109. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Bulls. Second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers; Bulls' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.