Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
away
Chemistry
Elite
Chicago BullsBulls
115
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 34 | 29 | 117 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 115 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers snuck past the Bulls 117-115. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Fresh off a statement win, the Trail Blazers stayed locked in; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers bench chemistry carried them. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- 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.