Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
84
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 84 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 33 | 28 | 28 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 116-84. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Fresh off a statement win, the Bulls stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.