Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
100
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 26 | 18 | 29 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 30 | 29 | 36 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers rolled past the Bulls 125-100. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Bulls' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.