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Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
121
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Chemistry Hot
Chicago BullsBulls
114
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers 27 37 25 32 121
Chicago BullsBulls 26 24 26 38 114

After Action Report

The Trail Blazers held off the Bulls 121-114. The tempo dragged the Bulls into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers.

What tipped it

  • Bulls · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Bulls · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.