Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
113
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Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
132
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 35 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 113 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 33 | 29 | 37 | 132 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Bulls 132-113. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.