Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
away
Chemistry
Steady
Chicago BullsBulls
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 12 | 27 | 29 | 33 | 101 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 25 | 30 | 19 | 25 | 99 |
After Action Report
In Chicago, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Bulls 101-99. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls couldn't shake the cold spell. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.