Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
115
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 27 | 23 | 36 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Bulls 117-115. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Bulls' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.