Mon Dec 20, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
90
away
Chemistry
Tense
Chicago BullsBulls
97
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 13 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 90 |
| Chicago BullsBulls | 33 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Bulls held off the Trail Blazers 97-90. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Shots just aren't falling for the Bulls lately; the Bulls bent the defense out of shape from deep. The Trail Blazers looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
What tipped it
- Bulls · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.