Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 19 | 22 | 28 | 99 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Trail Blazers 108-99. The better team simply showed up tonight. Bulls' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone; the Bulls answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Bulls · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.