Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
127
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 37 | 28 | 34 | 28 | 127 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 24 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls pulled away from the Trail Blazers 127-116. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers couldn't shake the cold spell. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.