Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
144
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 33 | 34 | 24 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 34 | 37 | 39 | 34 | 144 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers blew the doors off the Bulls 144-121. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Bulls. You could feel the revenge motivation from the Trail Blazers; Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Bulls looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.