Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
124
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 14 | 124 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 29 | 22 | 30 | 10 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Bulls 124-120 in overtime. The Bulls had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; 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
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.