Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
122
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
105
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 28 | 29 | 29 | 36 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 27 | 22 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Bulls outlasted the Trail Blazers 122-105. Bulls' scorers couldn't be contained. The Bulls owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- 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.