Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
112
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
103
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 26 | 26 | 23 | 37 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 21 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 103 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Bulls fended off the Trail Blazers 112-103. The Bulls got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Bulls' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.