Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
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Chicago BullsBulls
118
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 24 | 26 | 23 | 38 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 31 | 28 | 33 | 26 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Bulls edged the Trail Blazers 118-111. Bulls' offense had its way with the Trail Blazers. The Bulls carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.