Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 19 | 29 | 23 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Bulls 112-98. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.