Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
109
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Bulls 115-109. Trail Blazers torched the Bulls on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.