Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
111
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
131
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 26 | 35 | 27 | 111 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 39 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 131 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Bulls ran roughshod over the Trail Blazers 131-111. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.