Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
128
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Chicago BullsBulls
134
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 34 | 22 | 34 | 9 | 128 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 15 | 134 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Trail Blazers 134-128 in overtime. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Bulls steamroller is in full effect right now. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.