Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 24 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 24 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bulls 102-100. The Bulls couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.