Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
93
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 18 | 27 | 32 | 102 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 23 | 17 | 25 | 93 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Bulls 102-93. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Bulls. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.