Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
118
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 112 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 38 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 118 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls edged the Trail Blazers 118-112. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.