Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 24 | 30 | 29 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 26 | 27 | 31 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls squeaked past the Trail Blazers 117-116. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.