Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
122
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 29 | 23 | 41 | 116 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Trail Blazers 122-116. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.