Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 96 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 46 | 27 | 32 | 21 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls blew the doors off the Trail Blazers 126-96. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.