Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 1
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
98
away
Chicago BullsBulls
128
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 98 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 128 |
After Action Report
The Bulls demolished the Trail Blazers 128-98. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- 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.
- 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.