Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
121
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 27 | 29 | 32 | 33 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 32 | 31 | 17 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Trail Blazers 121-112. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.