Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
87
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 29 | 37 | 29 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 16 | 27 | 22 | 87 |
After Action Report
The Bulls demolished the Trail Blazers 122-87. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Bulls cashed in. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Bulls. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.