Wed Mar 9, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Chicago BullsBulls
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago BullsBulls | 32 | 26 | 32 | 28 | 118 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 31 | 28 | 33 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Bulls snuck past the Trail Blazers 118-117. Bulls torched the Trail Blazers on the offensive end. Bulls' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Bulls pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Bulls bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Bulls per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Bulls · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.