Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 36 | 23 | 35 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 27 | 23 | 37 | 120 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls held off the Trail Blazers 126-120. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.