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Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
113
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Chemistry Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Chicago BullsBulls 17 31 34 31 113
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 31 33 24 26 114

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bulls 114-113. Every possession went the Trail Blazers way. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed.

What tipped it

  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.