Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
87
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 87 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 29 | 30 | 33 | 125 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers rolled past the Bulls 125-87. The Trail Blazers got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Trail Blazers owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.