Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 112 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls pulled away from the Trail Blazers 112-99. Bulls controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Bulls; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.