Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
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Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
107
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 120 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 28 | 30 | 20 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers pulled away from the Bulls 120-107. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Superstar Stack delivered when it mattered for the Trail Blazers; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.