Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 106 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 26 | 32 | 30 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Bulls took care of the Trail Blazers 117-106. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.