Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
94
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 35 | 29 | 115 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 18 | 28 | 22 | 26 | 94 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers buried the Bulls 115-94. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.