Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
109
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 39 | 15 | 33 | 22 | 109 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 32 | 26 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls handled the Trail Blazers 119-109. Execution down the stretch made the difference. The Bulls looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Bulls' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. The Bulls rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.