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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.