Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
94
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 28 | 23 | 17 | 94 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Bulls 100-94. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.