Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
97
away
Chemistry
Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 15 | 24 | 35 | 23 | 97 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 29 | 35 | 25 | 37 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Bulls shocked the Trail Blazers 126-97. The Trail Blazers had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Bulls played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Bulls' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Bulls locker room is humming, and it showed. An upset for the books.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
